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Life Science Courses

Life science courses can help you learn cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, and human anatomy. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through experiments and research projects. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory equipment, bioinformatics software, and statistical analysis programs, that support conducting experiments and interpreting scientific data.

Popular Life Science Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Meta

    Capstone (React App)

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, GitHub, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Git (Version Control System), UI/UX Strategy, Version Control, Wireframing, UI Components, React.js, User Flows, Data Store, Data Access, Development Environment, Data Persistence, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Communication, Digital Marketing, Health Care

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    660 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android (Operating System), Application Deployment, JSON, Web Services, Restful API, Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analytical Skills, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Research, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Supply Chain Forecasting and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Systems, Forecasting, Customer Demand Planning, AI Enablement, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, AI Integrations, Business Risk Management, Automation, Decision Intelligence, Risk Management, Business Process Automation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology I

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Line, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Materials science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Issue

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    703 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Management and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Communication Planning, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Land Management, Social Impact, Community Development, World History, Team Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Prompt Patterns, Context Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Context Management, Agentic Workflows, Software Development, Web Development, Software Installation, Agentic systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Design and Build a Data Warehouse for Business Intelligence Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Star Schema, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Case Studies, Business Intelligence Software, Data Management, PostgreSQL, SQL, Analytical Skills, Query Languages, Data Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • Capstone (React App): Meta
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Problem-Solving Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI in Supply Chain Forecasting and Risk Management: Coursera
  • Ferrous Technology I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Project Management and Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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